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Anterior Pituitary
Target: Thyroid Gland
Triggers release of thyroid hormones
Released in response to Thyrotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus

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ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone)

Anterior Pituitary
Target: cells that produce hormones that affect glucose metabolism
Stimulates the release of steroid hormones by the adrenal cortex
Released in response to corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) from the hypothalamus

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Gonadotropin - FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone)

Anterior Pituitary
Target: Gonads

Females: promotes ovarian follicle development and works with luteinizing hormone to stimulate secretion of estrogens by ovarian cells

Males: promotes the physical maturation of developing sperm

FSH production is inhibited by inhibin - a peptide hormone released by cells in the testes and ovaries

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Gonadotropin - LH (Luteinizing hormone)

Anterior Pituitary
Target: Gonads

Females: induces ovulation, promotes secretion by the ovaries of estrogens and progestins which prepare the body for a possible pregnancy

Males: stimulates the production of sex hormones (androgens - testosterone) by the interstitial cells of the testes

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GH (Growth hormone)

Anterior Pituitary
Target: musculo-skeletal system

Stimulates cell growth and reproduction by accelerating the rate of protein synthesis

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